lsu.edu/botanic-gardens GEAUX FISH! CATFISH RODEO 7:30–11:30 a.m. Bring the family for a fun- filled morning of fishing, prizes, and outdoor fun. Howell Community Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org LSU VS. KENTUCKY Time TBA The LSU Tigers take on Kentucky. Lexington, Ken- tucky. lsusports.net RED STICK FARMERS MARKET ~ 8 a.m.–noon Shop locally grown produce and goods at this producer-only open-air market. Main Street Mar- ket, Baton Rouge. breada.org RIDE + ROLL ~ Noon–3 p.m. Celebrate the anniversary of the Extreme Sports Park with BMX and skateboard- ing contests and oppor- tunities to ride and roll. Perkins Road Community Park, Baton Rouge. brec.org Experience the legendary music of Led Zeppelin like never before. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org/ rockthedome SATURDAY STORYTIME ~ 2 p.m. Enjoy a special storytime. Barnes & Noble–Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge and Juban Crossing, Denham Springs. bn.com THE DINNER DETECTIVE 6–9 p.m. Tackle a challenging crime while feasting on a deli- cious dinner. Crowne Plaza Executive Center, Baton Rouge. thedinner detective.com 11 Sunday ROCK THE DOME: LASER ZEPPELIN 6 p.m.
shops. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org
GREGG ALLMAN: THE MUSIC OF MY SOUL 2–4 p.m.
Explore the life and musical legacy of Gregg Allman in this documentary. Manship
Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org SENSORY SECOND SUNDAY 3–5 p.m. Enjoy a welcoming museum experience with dimmed lighting,
LOUISIANA GUMBO FESTIVAL. See October 9–11.
quiet areas, sensory tools, accessible art supplies, and captioned planetarium shows. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org 12 Monday NATIONAL GUMBO DAY 13 Tuesday BIRTH CENTER TOUR ~ 6–7 p.m. Expecting parents can tour the Birth Center, meet labor and delivery nurses, learn about the birthing process, and explore the mother-baby suites. Baton Rouge General–Bluebon- net, Baton Rouge. brgeneral.org 14 Wednesday GROCERY STORE TOUR ~ 10–11 a.m. Join Baton Rouge General dietitians for a guided grocery store tour. Rouses Market Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge. brgeneral.org 15 Thursday CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250TH ANNIVERSARY: LSU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, WIND ENSEMBLE & A CAPPELLA CHOIR 7:30–8:30 p.m. Celebrate America’s 250th with a special evening of music. Union Theater, Baton Rouge.
Experience the excep- tional artistry of the LSU A Cappella Choir. University United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge. calendar.lsu.edu REFLECTIONS IN THE GARDEN Noon–1 p.m. Monthly lunch and learn series. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge. fobgburden.com 6 Tuesday
Through October 11 Savor Cajun and Creole cuisine, traditional gumbo, live Zydeco and Cajun music, and family activities. 326 Highway 304, Thi- bodaux. lagumbofest.org 10 Saturday 2026 BATON ROUGE WALK FOR APRAXIA ~ 9 a.m.–noon Join the community for a walk raising awareness of childhood apraxia of speech. BREC’s Indepen- dence Park, Baton Rouge. act.apraxia-kids.org/ event/batonrougewalk
ROCK N ROWE ~ 6-8 p.m.
Join The Lee Serio Band for this rain or shine event. In- cludes live music, vendors, and more. Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge. perkinsrowe.com STORYBOOK SOIRÉE 7–10 p.m. This fundraising gala brings together an evening of themed entertainment, food, drinks, and interac- tive experiences. Knock Knock Children's Museum, Baton Rouge. knock knockmuseum.org 9 Friday BACHTOBERFEST 7:30–9:30 p.m. Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor evening of beer, brats, and Bach, with classical music and food for purchase. Main Library at Goodwood, Baton Rouge. brso.org FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE SERIES ~ 7:30–8:30 p.m. Learn about astronomy, space exploration, and the night sky. Highland Road Park Observatory, Baton Rouge. hrpo.lsu.edu HOLLYDAYS 7 p.m. Enjoy live entertainment, curated cuisine, a silent auction, and special event activations. Capitol Park Museum, Baton Rouge. hollydays.org LOUISIANA GUMBO FESTIVAL
BEAUREGARD PARISH FAIR Through October 10
Enjoy carnival rides, live- stock shows, exhibits, en- tertainment, contests, and family activities. Beaure- gard Parish Fairgrounds, DeRidder. beauregard parishfair.com LIVINGSTON PARISH FAIR Through October 11 Kids market, parade, and more. Livingston Parish Fair Grounds, Livingston. livingstonparishfair.com 7 Wednesday RIVER CITY JAZZ MASTERS 20TH ANNI- VERSARY: ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ BAND FEAT. PEDRITO MARTINEZ 7:30–9 p.m. Experience an evening of Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz. Manship Theatre, Baton Rouge. manshiptheatre.org 8 Thursday
BASF’S KIDS’ LAB 11 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on workshopss. LASM, Baton Rouge. lasm.org BATON ROUGE FREE SHREDDING ~ 9–11 a.m. Bring up to three boxes or bags of sensitive documents to be securely shredded onsite by a professional shredding company. Broadmoor Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. events.aarp.org/
br2shredday CORN MAZE 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Enjoy a fall adventure with a hayride, sunflower field, satsuma grove, Corn Crib, petting farm, pumpkin patch, and festival foods. LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens, Baton Rouge.
BASF’S KIDS’ LAB 1:30–3:45 p.m.
calendar.lsu.edu INTERNATIONAL RICE FESTIVAL ~ Through October 18
Explore the science of chemistry during these 45-minute hands-on work-
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